Mint Explainer | India bets ₹15,034 crore on fixing doctor deficit. Can it solve the faculty crisis?

Mint Explainer | India bets ₹15,034 crore on fixing doctor deficit. Can it solve the faculty crisis?

The initiative’s stated goal is to dramatically increase the supply of doctors and specialists, thereby improving access to quality healthcare, particularly in underserved regions where the shortage is most acute. Yet, the ambitious move confronts a significant institutional hurdle: guaranteeing the quality of medical training amid this rapid expansion. The success of the ₹1.5 crore…

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Sony Pulse Elevate unveiled, wireless gaming speakers for PS5, PC: Launch timeline, colours, features, specs and more

Sony Pulse Elevate unveiled, wireless gaming speakers for PS5, PC: Launch timeline, colours, features, specs and more

Sony Interactive Entertainment has lifted the lid on its first-ever wireless speakers designed for PlayStation gaming, the Pulse Elevate, revealed during the latest State of Play broadcast on Wednesday. Sony unveils Pulse Elevate wireless speakers The new addition expands the company’s growing audio accessory line, which already includes the Pulse Elite wireless headset and the…

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Xiaomi 17 vs iPhone 17: How aggressive pricing and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, up the stakes in China

Xiaomi 17 vs iPhone 17: How aggressive pricing and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, up the stakes in China

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest flagship smartphones, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, setting the stage for a direct confrontation with Apple’s recently launched iPhone 17 series in China. With aggressive pricing and high-end features, the new lineup positions Xiaomi as a formidable competitor in the premium smartphone segment. Xiaomi 17 series…

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Forza Horizon 6 confirmed for Japan, first on Xbox Series X|S and PC: Release time, pre-orders and more

Forza Horizon 6 confirmed for Japan, first on Xbox Series X|S and PC: Release time, pre-orders and more

Microsoft and Playground Games have officially announced Forza Horizon 6, the next chapter in the critically acclaimed open-world racing series, during the Xbox Tokyo Game Show livestream. The announcement confirms that the game will transport players to Japan, a destination that has long been one of the most requested by fans of the franchise. Teaser…

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Islamabad, KP rocked by 5.5 magnitude earthquake

Islamabad, KP rocked by 5.5 magnitude earthquake

A powerful earthquake rattled parts of Pakistan on Friday morning, sparking panic in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Swat, and several districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Seismologists reported the tremor at 5.5 magnitude on the Richter scale, with its epicenter located in Afghanistan’s Hindukush region. According to the Meteorological Department, the quake struck at a depth of 195…

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iQOO 15 could debut in India soon, confirms CEO Nipun Marya: Expected specifications, features and more

iQOO 15 could debut in India soon, confirms CEO Nipun Marya: Expected specifications, features and more

Vivo’s sub-brand, iQOO, is preparing to launch its latest flagship, the iQOO 15, in China next month. The handset will succeed last year’s iQOO 13 and is expected to be among the first smartphones to feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Pre-reservations for the device are already open via iQOO’s official online store…

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